ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.
ODPHP hosted the first NCCC in-person public meeting in October 2018. The meeting featured presentations about major federal efforts in diabetes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Indian Health Service (IHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).…
Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is a chance to share information about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.
The good news? The HPV vaccine (shots) can prevent HPV, and regular screening tests and follow-up care can help prevent cervical cancer.…
January 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET | Register now
Register for the next meeting of the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2030 (Committee). The Committee will:
Continue its deliberations regarding the Nation’s health promotion and disease prevention objectives
Develop recommendations on topics including:
The proposed Healthy People 2030 objectives
Activities to implement the disease prevention and health promotion goals and objectives for the Nation
Be a part of the Healthy People 2030 development process.…
The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance hosted an informational webinar about the updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on November 13th, 2018.
Katrina Piercy, PhD, RD, ACSM-CEP and Frances Bevington, MA from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion presented about the updated key guidelines, what’s new, and information about the new Move Your Way campaign.…
